§ 23. Mr. Corrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to receive the Monopolies and Mergers Commission report on Caledonian MacBrayne and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. YoungerThe Monopolies and Mergers Commission is due to report to my right hon. Friend by 23 December. I shall receive a copy of the report at the same time.
§ 25. Mr. Dewarasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will meet the chairman of Caledonian MacBrayne to discuss the provision of island ferry services.
§ Mr. Allan StewartMy right hon. Friend and I meet the chairman of Caledonian MacBrayne from time to time and are always willing to do so when the need arises. We have no plans for a meeting at present.